Coal Mining Technician - Underground - Mine

Location
US-IL-Mine

Posted Date
1 year ago(4/10/2017 3:42 PM)

Job ID

2017-1505

Category

Mine - Miners

Overview

The Mining Technician, Underground Mining, performs any one of several different functions in the non production “outby” areas (at areas other than the “face”), including the operation of conveyors, pumps, materials handling equipment, staging of supplies, operating and performing preventive maintenance on ventilation equipment, and power distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, any one of the following assigned areas*:

Continuous miner equipment operations.

Haulage and Materials Handling Equipment – Ram Cars and Conveyors.

Roof Bolting.

Section Scoop.

Installation, moving and maintenance of ventilation devices.

Installation and moving of power distribution equipment.

Responsibilities also include a strong applied knowledge of the following:

All underground equipment including the ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions.

State and Federal underground mining regulations.

Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) rules.

Reading and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High School or GED Required.

In addition, All qualified individuals MUST possess one or more of the following in order to be considered for employment at Prairie State:

Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs and good hand to eye coordination.

Work Environment

The characteristics listed herein describe the work environment the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this employment position. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. While performing the duties of this employment position, the employee:

Will work in a dusty or damp, dimly lit, and possibly confined work area.

Will encounter noise levels that will necessitate the wearing of hearing protection.